When my son was in kindergarten, I had the pleasure of meeting Michelle, the mother of another student. I felt an instant connection with her — as if we were kindred...

We’ve all prayed prayers that seem to go unanswered, which can make it difficult to fully accept and put into practice today’s verse. We may feel that our prayers haven’t been...

As a way of feeling connected to my friends, I like to check their messaging profiles and read what they have put as their current status. Some list activities such as...

For many years my husband and I tried to have a baby. I always expected this to happen easily for us; when it didn’t, I felt betrayed. As a result, I...

I struggle with asking others for help, even though my sister believes people want to help if you let them know what you need. Last year, while hosting a garage sale...

After waiting in line to mail a parcel, I was informed it could not be mailed until I filled out a special form. The clerk then cheerfully handed me the printed...

The weather was cold and gloomy the morning we launched our canoes. It was the outset of a week-long adventure, paddling the Androscoggin River in Maine. It began to rain early...

For a long time after my stepson Ryan’s death, my tears would flow every Sunday during the worship portion of church. I’d stare at a stained-glass window that depicted Jesus carrying...

I used to wonder what it was like to hear God’s voice. I had heard so many people talk about how God spoke to them; I was curious. Did God have...

When I was very young, I tried to teach myself to ride a bicycle, but I always ended up falling. I seemed to pedal straight into obstacles. My older brothers tried...